Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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